Keep ahead of the competition

Crossfield, R.

Keep ahead of the competition - 2003 - Estates Gazette (0311) 15 March 2003, 148-150(2) .

Examines the effect of the Competition Act 1998 on property transactions. Looks at various business activities which could cause competition law problems. Includes section on whether a merger will qualify for an investigation pointing out that one will only be triggered when it satisfies either the assets or the market-share test. Also considers if it is a non-land agreement which is not affected by the law. Reflects that competition law may not be completely negative for business as a third party affected by a merger may object to the OFT and its final decision may be influenced.


COMPETITION ACT 1998
LAND AGREEMENTS
FAIR TRADING ACT 1973
OFT
COMPETITION RULES
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
MERGERS